Traffic Safety
These products will improve visibility and keep you alert and comfortable
Mobile ALPR technology offers an array of benefits beyond traffic stops
Mobile devices like tablets and e-citation printers can make traffic stops safer by making them more efficient
Addressing a leading cause of line-of-duty deaths
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Evolving from community skepticism to buy-in
Each year, the NLEOMF presents awards to departments who are committed to increasing officer wellness and reducing line-of-duty deaths or injuries
The trooper was dragged several yards down the pavement, curling his legs up into his body while holding onto the car before he landed in the middle of traffic
Learn ways to reduce the risk of injury or escalation during traffic stops, patrols and roadway incidents
Officers Tyler Hawes and Andrew Dotas were wounded when a man opened fire on them from his car, about 15 to 20 feet away from the officers
Setina offers a wide range of push bumpers that can be tailored to any agency’s needs and budget
Officer Elizabeth Minter was “knocked out of her boots” by a speeding vehicle while she was directing traffic around a crash on Interstate 65
A deputy was attempting to initiate a traffic stop with a driver who was doing “donuts” when the suspect vehicle intentionally dove into the cruiser
Because of the seriousness of his injuries, a helicopter was called in to fly Deputy Lahera to a trauma center where he remains in critical condition
Los Angeles could, for example, use unarmed civilians to enforce “safety-related traffic violations” such as speeding, the report recommends
The video shows a man, who is eventually able to make his way to the front seat of his car, struggling with two state troopers
The online tool allows people to report violations such as speeding, racing and reckless driving by filling out a survey rather than calling 911
The 2021 final numbers confirmed earlier estimates showing a 10.5% increase in deaths over 2020
Officer Jordan Steinke entered the plea a week after a second-degree felony assault charge was dropped
Officer Jordan Steinke still faces charges in the incident where she placed the suspect inside a patrol vehicle parked on railroad tracks
The 40-page lawsuit states that the defendants did not provide a safe environment and prevent foreseeable injury during her 2022 arrest
Compared to other nations, the U.S. is a far more dangerous place for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists
Fifty years ago I was taught that the right-side approach on a traffic stop is the safest – and that message is just as relevant for recruits today
An officer had warned a group of men to move onto the shoulder – out of harm’s way from passing vehicles – moments before a vehicle crashed into the cruiser
Jenoptik’s TraffiData analysis software evaluates license plate data in real time so law enforcement agencies are always up to date, enabling quick crime detection and prevention
Each face multiple charges including reckless endangerment, second-degree assault, attempt to commit manslaughter and reckless endangerment
This new approach to traffic monitoring and enforcement is more effective in slowing traffic over a longer distance
A commander had recommended suspension and a demotion for the officer due to his lack of care for his own safety and the safety of his officers
Using camera technology to monitor drivers’ speeds can help reduce accidents
To better understand officers’ experiences with noncompliance during traffic stops, Police1 surveyed more than 1,000 patrol officers. This eBook analyzes the results, shares top tactics and reviews essential safety measures.
The woman, who was handcuffed in the backseat, was seriously injured when the train struck the patrol vehicle parked on railroad tracks
The officer was assisting another individual when he noticed there was only one car seat in a vehicle that several young kids exited with their mother
The incident began when officers were called to a road rage incident involving a woman tailgating a vehicle and pulling a gun
